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A Christian Perspective on the World Today

Ryan Stanton

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Upheaval in Afghanistan highlights the horrors of conflict

The unfolding situation in Afghanistan has raised many questions surrounding what comes next for the embattled country - and highlights the tragic cost of the US occupation.
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Harassment Stories highlight the importance of listening

At the tail end of 2017 through to 2018, #MeToo dominated almost all aspects of culture. The Me Too movement worked to highlight a...
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Facebook is not your friend

“Big tech” companies are slowly gaining more control over our lives, leading some to call them “Digital Lords”. But how do they stack up against the actual Lord?
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What is free will worth? Breaking down the philosophy of the...

Loki's season finale attempted to answer some big questions. . . but its desire to set up the next story meant the answers it provided were less than perfect.
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“Glorious Purpose” – Loki tackles the question of free will

The latest offering in the MCU is surprisingly fun — and raises some interesting questions about the nature of free will and the meaning of life
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The Necessity of Being Wrong

Being wrong is often thought of as a humiliating experience—but is it actually a good thing?
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“Courting Controversy” — When Taking A Stand Can Risk It All

Naomi Osaka's recent withdrawal from the French Open has once again sparked discussion of mental health amongst athletes — and what it means to take a stand for your principles.
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“Think of the children!”—Are video games harming us?

A recent Four Corners report has put video games in the news once again—framing them as highly addictive and predatory. But is this really the case?
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Did the Chauvin Trial Bring Justice For George Floyd?

With Derek Chauvin found guilty, many have celebrated - proclaiming that justice has been served. But what does justice even look like in today's society?
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Are Science and Religion Compatible?

A new experiment with Muon elementary particles has reignited the debate between two methods of explaining the universe.